More Preseason Pub For Carolina and Clemson
A month before practice starts and the preseason college footblal hype is already going strong. Friday, 4 USC players and 1 from Clemson made watch lists for national awards.
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Georgia Drops Another Running Back
Georgia’s depth chart at tailback has taken another hit as senior Caleb King is academically ineligible for the 2011 season.
Washaun Ealey, who led Georgia in rushing last season, left school in May after two suspensions for disciplinary reasons.
Chisenhall Hit In Helmet
Former Gamecock Lonnie Chisenhall of the Cleveland Indians left a game against Toronto after being hit in the right side of his face by a pitch from Blue Jays right-hander Carlos Villanueva.
Wingo A True Hometown Hero
College World Series star Scott Wingo will be honored in his hometown of Mauldin on Sunday.
Former Tigers In Contention On PGA Tour
Former Clemson standout Kyle Stanley is one shot off the lead after one round of play at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, IL. Stanley isn’t the only former Tiger near the top of the leaderboard.
Braves Complete Colorado Sweep
Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, his fourth of the series, and the Atlanta Braves beat Colorado 6-3 Thursday to complete their first four-game sweep of the Rockies in 18 years.
SC Olympians Bring Medals Home From Greece
The SC group of Special Olympians returned home from the World Games in Athens, Greece Wednesday evening with 13 medals.
Clemson’s Allen On Mackey Award Watch List
Wednesday, Clemson Junior Dwayne Allen was one of 34 players named to the Mackey Award Watch List. The Mackey Award goes annually to the best tight end in college football.
A Handful Of Gamecocks To Watch
Tuesday three Gamecocks made the 2011 Maxwell Award Watch List: quarterback Stephen Garcia, running back Marcus Lattimore and wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. Two more Gamecocks – defensive end Devin Taylor and cornerback Stephon Gilmore – were named to the Bednarik Watch List.
9th Inning Fireworks Get Blowfish Walkoff Win
Reggie Weatherford’s bases loaded, 2-out walk-off single capped a 3-run 9th inning rally that gave the Columbia Blowfish a 7-6 win against Florence Monday night.
